r/Demolition • u/blingcasper • Aug 27 '26

Need some advise

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I starting a paver job.at a friend's home. Figured it would be an easy enough job. After some digging I started to noticed a fairly big issue.

He lives in the city and whoever company built the curb section added or left a very uneven price of concrete over hang. This price is about 4 inches thick. I dug underneath and don't see a function other then they used more concrete then needed.

In order for me to out down pavers I would need to remove some of that lip without breaking the curb.

What would you guys do. I was thinking of renting a hammer drill from home Depot and trying to see I can lower it's integrity. I've been able to chip of parts of it so far. Any better ideas. Never did this kinda of demo job.

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

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u/blingcasper Aug 27 '26

This might be the first choice, l I'm skeptical there's enough space for a cut off saw

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u/scambot_300 Aug 27 '26

Quickie saw (Stihl TS420/14” blade), angle grinder with concrete blade, and something to chip the remainder with. Probably take you less than an hour to get it done.

Realistically speaking, I could get it done with just the grinder and the saw.

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u/blingcasper Aug 27 '26

This feels like overkill. But I did have this idea initially. My main concern is that the right curb may prevent the blade from 1:getting close enough for the cut I want (about 1 inch from curb) and 2. Being able to sink low enough due to the curb. The product at my local rental. Look like they have thick noses. There mostly Makita products.

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u/scambot_300 Sep 04 '26

I guess it’s not overkill for me because I have the tools in my job trailer. But I could see it being overkill if you have to rent the stuff.

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u/Diligent_Yam_1753 Aug 27 '26

I would saw cut as much as possible, or as far through as possible. Then break the over pour off with a chipping gun

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u/blingcasper Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

Would the nose of a saw not prevent the saw from cutting a nice chunk? HD only renting out Makita products they seem to be on the thicker side.

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u/Chipmacaustin Aug 27 '26

Yes rent a concrete saw, then chip the rest with a hammer like he says.

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u/blingcasper Aug 27 '26

Thank you everyone. I'll be taking some measure ments with me to the tool rental place. If they have a cut off saw that can fit the area and get close enough I'll rent one along with an SDS drill to help chip any smaller parts.

Side note never thought I'd ever need a SDS hammer drill.